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Commissioner O'Bryan mentioned that he had received the impression from the Vero Beach City Council at a meeting in August 2009, that both wastewater and water services were on the table; however, at the September 8, 2009 Board of County Commission meeting, the City of Vero Beach's Water and Sewer Director, Robert Bolton, had advised the Board that the City Council had given staff the authority to discuss only wastewater services, and not water. He sought and received clarification and confirmation from Mayor Abell that his Motion included water, as well as wastewater, service. Mayor E. William Kenyon, Indian River Shores, pointed out that the City of Vero Beach and Indian River County both provide water and sewer services, but Indian River Shores is purchasing, and not producing, services. He conveyed the importance of Indian River Shores' participation in the water and sewer discussions, because the Town would be making a decision within the next two years on whether to remain with the City of Vero Beach, or whether to move forward. Mayor Abell assured Mayor Kenyon that the Motion had been written to include in the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA) Committee two members from Indian River Shores, as well as from Indian River County, and the City of Vero Beach, to discuss the issues regarding water, wastewater, and reuse water services. Councilmember Sawnick, City of Vero Beach, felt that the cost for the consultant would be justified, as it must be determined whether it is in the financial interest of the City of Vero Beach to consolidate. He added that the City would choose the option which would enable it to provide the highest level of service to the City's residents at the cheapest cost. Mayor Abell CALLED THE QUESTION and the Motion carried unanimously. The City of Vero Beach approved to participate in the process of obtaining an independent 5 October 15, 2009 Joint Meeting/Water/Sewer